Termination Guidelines

Dishonesty: Falsifying timekeeping records, work documents, or application information.

Theft: Actual or attempted theft or unauthorized possession of property belonging to ShiftMed, a client, a patient, or a coworker.

Confidentiality: Unauthorized use or disclosure of confidential company, client, or patient information.

Conflict of Interest: Using your position or knowledge of company affairs for personal gain.

Substance Abuse: Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace or while on duty.

Violence: Fighting, making threats of violence, or engaging in aggressive behavior.

Safety Violations: Negligence that damages company or client property, or violation of safety and health rules.

Smoking: Smoking in non-designated areas on company or client property.

Abandonment: Stopping work or leaving a shift without client approval (Walkout).

Absenteeism: Excessive absenteeism or a single instance of a "No Call/No Show" (failing to report for a scheduled shift without notice).

Insubordination: Failure to follow a lawful work direction from a manager or client supervisor, or other disrespectful conduct.

Harassment: Sexual or other unlawful harassment, including creating a hostile work environment.

Disruption: Boisterous or disruptive activity in the workplace (e.g., horseplay) that interferes with patient care or operations.

Misuse of Assets: Unauthorized use of telephones, computers, or other company or client equipment.

Any violation of a provision within the ShiftMed Employee Handbook not specifically listed above.